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Redskins' Gibbs steps down
CNN/SI ^
| Tuesday January 8, 2008
Posted on 01/08/2008 6:17:04 AM PST by PurpleMan
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs resigned as coach and team president of the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, the Associated Press has learned.
A person familiar with Gibbs' decision, speaking on condition of anonymity because the news had not been officially announced, said Gibbs would make his resignation known later Tuesday morning and would discuss it at 3 p.m. news conference.
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TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: coach; joegibbs; nfl; redskins; retirement
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Sad day for pro football and the organization.
A C-L-A-S-S act.
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posted on
01/08/2008 6:17:05 AM PST
by
PurpleMan
To: PurpleMan
Man, as a Skins fans I thought he would go another. Maybe Al Sauders?
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posted on
01/08/2008 6:18:23 AM PST
by
Sybeck1
(McCain or Huckabee will never see my support at the ballot box)
To: PurpleMan
A class act indeed.
I sure hope Dan Snyder managed to lose Steve Spurrier’s number.
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posted on
01/08/2008 6:19:00 AM PST
by
mkjessup
(Hunter-Bolton '08 !! Patriots who will settle for nothing less than *Victory* in the War on Terror!)
To: PurpleMan
Good luck getting anybody of Gibb’s stature to work for Snyder’s team.
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posted on
01/08/2008 6:19:07 AM PST
by
AU72
To: PurpleMan
...although a rival,he has always shown class,I prefer to think it was his decision, rather than a force out.
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posted on
01/08/2008 6:20:38 AM PST
by
Doogle
(USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
To: Sybeck1
Mark my words. Which ever assistant head coach does not get the job will leave for a head job somewhere else
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posted on
01/08/2008 6:21:00 AM PST
by
PurpleMan
To: PurpleMan
I’ve been a Redskins fan since Eddie LeBaron was the starting QB - sorry to see Gibbs go.
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posted on
01/08/2008 6:22:39 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: Doogle
No way a force out. Even Li’l Danny-boy Snyder is smarter than to do that.
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posted on
01/08/2008 6:22:55 AM PST
by
PurpleMan
To: mainepatsfan; Dysart; Perdogg
To: PurpleMan
I don’t think Gibbs really was planning on staying all that long when he took the job. Look for one of his assistant head coaches to be given the nod as successor — the plan always was to build the system back up, and then turn it over to a younger coach within the system.
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posted on
01/08/2008 6:23:50 AM PST
by
kevkrom
(All those in favor of Thompson, don't raise your hand.)
To: PurpleMan
Too bad. I thought he was just one season away from NFC Championship. Don’t blame him though. At his age, he needs a rest.
To: PurpleMan
Aw, how sad. Joe Gibbs is awesome:)I think that Greg Williams should get the job.
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posted on
01/08/2008 6:24:56 AM PST
by
EdnaMode
To: stainlessbanner; 4everontheRight; ABG(anybody but Gore); Abbeville Conservative; admiralsn; ...
To: PurpleMan
Class Act, indeed. Too bad his owner isn't.
Don't be surprised if Snyder goes for a big splash . . . . . Jimmie Johnson.
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posted on
01/08/2008 6:25:49 AM PST
by
TexasNative2000
(Is this tagline governed by McCain-Feingold?)
To: EdnaMode
To: PurpleMan
As a Dallas Cowboy fan Gibbs stepping down is great news! I fear him as an opposing coach and have great respect for him. I hope the skins hire .......... Jethro Bodine to replace him.
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posted on
01/08/2008 6:27:00 AM PST
by
728b
(Never cry over something that can not cry over you.)
To: PurpleMan
What is Gibbs' record this season?
Leni
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posted on
01/08/2008 6:27:06 AM PST
by
MinuteGal
(Three Cheers for the FRed, White and Blue !!!)
To: PurpleMan
You could see it on Joe’s face at Saturday’s game. I think he was tired.
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posted on
01/08/2008 6:28:16 AM PST
by
4everontheRight
("Boy, those French: They have a different word for everything! "- Steve Martin)
To: ConorMacNessa
I liked Chris Hamburger “55” great line backer.
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posted on
01/08/2008 6:28:19 AM PST
by
edcoil
(Reality doesn't say much - doesn't need too)
To: PurpleMan
Wow. Didn’t see this coming, figured making the playoffs would be something to build upon next year.
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posted on
01/08/2008 6:29:16 AM PST
by
Badeye
(No thanks, Huck, I'm not whitewashing the fence for you this election cycle)
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